More than two thousand Generation Z people crowded the Istiqlal Mosque area, Jakarta, Friday morning, to enliven the "Peaceful Muharam with Gen-Z" activity initiated by the Directorate General of Islamic Community Guidance at the Ministry of Religion.
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar appreciated the young people who used the momentum of the Islamic New Year 1447 H to strengthen spiritual awareness and character. The Minister of Religious Affairs emphasized the importance of the young generation having the values of al-Qawiyyu (strong) and al-Amin (trustworthy).
"If in the past Istiqlal was only filled with retirees, today it is filled with young people who are bringing the mosque to life. This is not just a demographic change, this is a sign of the rising awareness of the next generation," said the Minister of Religion at Istiqlal, Friday.
This activity is part of a series of programs called “Peaceful Muharram: Peace with Humans and Nature” which will run from June 22 to July 16, 2025.
Nasaruddin emphasized that this nation needs someone who does not only have academic intelligence.
